StepScape

What is StepScape?

This site is working towards showing every published Tasmanian day walk on a single map.

StepScape is a work in progress, currently showing 2,212 of an estimated 3,000 published bushwalks in Tasmania.

StepScape is also available as an app for iPhone and iPad.

Read about what the StepScape app does differently from this website.

Caution

This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references provided.

Most of the references made every attempt at accuracy but did not guarantee it. Some are books that are now out of print, so information that was once accurate may not remain so. Changes may include:

  • Land becoming private or reserved
  • Tracks being damaged or rehabilitated
  • Road access being blocked
  • Bad weather or bushfires temporarily making a walk unsafe
Sites to check before you walk How do I get started?

Every pin on the map represents a car park with at least one known walk. Click on the pins for information. Or, click on the Filter tab above to only show the walks that interest you.

Every walk includes a References section listing the books, brochures or websites that mention it. Consult those sources for more information.

What are the latest additions?

Latest car park

Mount Saddleback 4WD parking

Latest walk

Mount Saddleback Track by 4WD

Latest change

Added 2WD and 4WD parking options for Mount Saddleback.

Updated on

2023-07-18

Who made this website?

The StepScape website was created by Cowirrie, a small software development company in Launceston. We take information and present it so it is accessible and useful to people. Our other work includes the SepiaScape guide to historic Tasmania and the PBPhonics app for basic English literacy practice.

We have also taken some of these walks ourselves, and written comprehensive walk reports about them.

Data Entry

Jan Horton

Programming

Michael Horton

Maps

Google Maps JavaScript API

Components

jQuery, used under the MIT License

jQuery CSV, used under the MIT License

jQuery UI, used under the MIT License

jQuery UI Touch Punch, used under the MIT License

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Ocean Beach Lookout parking at Strahan

Nearest Road:Ocean Beach Rd
Nearest Town:Strahan
Locality:West Coast
Latitude:S 42° 8′ 42″
Longitude:E 145° 15′ 52″
Elevation:10 m
Fee:No charge
Management:Local council
Road Surface:Unsealed
Car Park:Good unsealed
Water:Dry
Toilets:None
Toilet Accessibility:No toilet
Shelter:None
Picnic Table:No table
Comment:Drive to west end of Ocean Beach Rd andpark near lookout overlooking the beach

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2 walks from Ocean Beach Lookout parking at Strahan

Ocean Beach Lookout

Caution

This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.

For additional information about safe walking in Tasmania, go to the StepScape tab.

Goal:Ocean Beach Lookout
Grade:Flat
Type:No defined route
One-way distance:10 m
Return distance:20 m
Comment:Park near the lookout if passengers have mobility issues. Or walk through barrier to further enjoy view of beach and sea.

References

Strahan Village Blog, Ocean Beach

“Once known as Great roaring Beach, Ocean Beach is Tasmania's longest beach.”

West Coast Council - Walks, West Coast Council, Page 10, Number 2, Ocean Beach

“Running north of Macquarie Harbour and Hell's Gates… extending north to Trial Harbour.”

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Coastal
Views
Lookout
Formed track

Ocean Beach Lookout to Macquarie Heads walk

Goal:End of Macquarie Heads Rd
Grade:Flat
Type:One way pickup
One-way distance:10,000 m
Return distance:20,000 m
Comment:From the Ocean Beach Lookout, walk south on beach to the end of the MacQuarie Heads Rd, opposite Hell's Gates.

References

West Coast Council - Walks, West Coast Council, Page 10, Number 2, Ocean Beach

“Beautiful views whilst walking along the beach”

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Bush
Coastal
Beach
Beach walking